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Spaghetti with Meatballs

Spaghetti with Meatballs is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender meatballs made from ground beef, seasoned with herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Served over a bed of spaghetti, it's topped with freshly grated Parmesan and often enjoyed with a side of garlic bread. A hearty and comforting meal loved by many!

Delicious Lasagne
Lasagne is a layered pasta dish filled with a rich combination of meat sauce, béchamel, and melted cheese. The mix of textures, from tender noodles to creamy sauce, makes it a crowd-pleaser. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinner nights.

 

Marinara Sauce
Marinara sauce is a simple and versatile tomato-based sauce, made with tomatoes, garlic, onions, olive oil, and herbs like basil and oregano. Marinara is used as a base for pasta dishes, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce.

Béchamel Sauce (Besciamella)
Béchamel sauce is a creamy white sauce made from butter, flour, and milk, commonly used in Italian lasagne, cannelloni, and various casseroles. It's the creamy base for many baked pasta dishes.

Basil Pesto
Basil Pesto is a green paste is made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. It's a flavorful base for pasta dishes like pesto alla Genovese, and can also be used on pizza, sandwiches, or as a marinade.

Ragù (or Bolognese Sauce)
Bolognese sauce is a rich sauce typically made with ground beef and vegetables, slow-cooked with tomatoes and wine. This sauce is the base for classic dishes like Lasagne alla Bolognese and serves as a hearty topping for pasta.

Aglio e Olio
While this might be one of the simpler "base" sauces, it's essential in Italian cooking. Aglio e Olio is made with just garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and parsley, it’s often used to dress spaghetti or other pasta. This sauce highlights the simplicity and bold flavors of Italian cuisine.

 

Spaghetti Bolognese
Spaghetti Bolognese, or Spaghetti alla Bolognese, is a beloved Italian dish, though interestingly, it's more commonly associated with Italian-American cuisine. The traditional Bolognese sauce (known as ragù alla Bolognese) hails from Bologna, Italy, and is typically served with tagliatelle or other flat, broad pasta, not spaghetti. That being said, the rich, meaty sauce has become a global favorite and is often paired with spaghetti in many countries.

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio is a simple yet flavorful Italian pasta dish made with just a few ingredients: garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes, and parsley. The garlic is gently sautéed in olive oil to infuse its flavor, then tossed with cooked spaghetti for a quick and satisfying meal. It's a perfect choice when you're craving something light but packed with taste.